Srinagar Oct 4: Renowned endocrinologists gathered for a comprehensive conference on endocrine disorders as SKIMS hosted “Endocrine Update – 2024.” According to a press release, the conference was organised by the Department of Endocrinology SKIMS under the aegis of Endocrine Society of India ( ESI) & MP- PCOS Society. The event featured distinguished national speakers who presented the latest breakthroughs in Endocrinology.
The scientific program covered crucial areas of Endocrinology including Diabetes and Obesity, Thyroid, Adrenal Reproductive Endocrinology, Bone and Mineral Metabolism and Pediatric Endocrinology. The inaugural ceremony was held at SKIMS Auditorium by a distinguished panel, including Professor Sarita Bajaj (former Director-Professor and Head of Medicine at MLN Medical College, Allahabad), Professor Mohd. Ashraf Ganie (Director of SKIMS), and Professor Shariq Rashid Masoodi (Dean of the Medical Faculty SKIMS).
Dr Sarita Bajaj leading endocrinologist of the country was the chief guest on the occasion. She underscored the significance of these academic activities to remain abreast with latest techniques/ advances in endocrinology across the globe and emphasised that there is a need to focus beyond diabetes and stressed for action to avoid complications of metabolic syndrome. She admired Director SKIMS / EOSG Prof M Ashraf Ganie for his enormous contributions to the Endocrine Society of India and M-PCOS Society.
Director SKIMS & EOSG Prof. M. Ashraf Gani.